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Look back at historic career: https://youtu.be/KJAa_ealp5U Ernest Banks (Born in Dallas, TX on January 31, 1931 – January 23, 2015), nicknamed “Mr. Cub” and “Mr. Sunshine”, was an American professional baseball player who starred in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a shortstop and first baseman for the Chicago Cubs between 1953 and 1971. He wasContinue reading “Ernie Banks (1969). $65”

Carl Yastrzemski (Born in Bridgehampton, Long Island on August 22, 1939-) won the Triple Crown for hitting in 1967, batting .326 with 44 home runs and 121 RBI. Carl played his entire career with the Boston Red Sox (1961-1983) potentially filling the shoes of retired Red Sox star Ted Williams. Yastrzemski both filled Williams placeContinue reading “Batting Leaders (1968) $2,640”

Rodney Cline Carew (born in Gatun, Panama on October 1, 1945) is a Panamanian former Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman, second baseman and coach who played from 1967 to 1985 for the Minnesota Twins and the California Angels. The greatest contact hitter in Twins history, he won the 1977 AL Most Valuable Player Award,Continue reading “Batting & Pitch Ldrs (‘84) $60”

Career Highlights: https://youtu.be/MtoXNfPU2lw Johnny Lee Bench (born in Oklahoma City, OK on December 7, 1947) is an American former professional baseball player. He played his entire Major League Baseball career, which lasted from 1967 through 1983, with the Cincinnati Reds, primarily as a catcher. Bench was the leader of the Reds team known as theContinue reading “Johnny Bench (1982). $85”

Career Highlights: https://youtu.be/OYIXZQor5EQ Craig Alan Biggio (born in Smithtown, NY on December 14, 1965) is an American former second baseman, outfielder and catcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career from 1988 through 2007 for the Houston Astros. A seven-time National League (NL) All-Star often regarded as the greatest all-around player in AstrosContinue reading “Craig Biggio. (1989 RC). $20”

Hall of Fame Biography: https://youtu.be/NCCUGIL4V3E Bert Blyleven (born in the Netherlands as Rik Aalbert Blijleven, April 6, 1951) is a Dutch American former professional baseball pitcher who played from 1970 to 1992. A renowned curveball pitcher, Blyleven was a two-time All-Star and World Series champion. He ranks fifth all-time among pitchers in strikeouts, 14th inContinue reading “Burt Blyleven. (1979). $42”

Hall of Fame Biography: https://youtu.be/ACc7S14aTDw Wade Anthony Boggs (born in Omaha, NE on June 15, 1958) is an American former professional baseball third baseman. He spent 18 seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Boston Red Sox. He also played for the New York Yankees (1993-1997), and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998-1999). HeContinue reading “Wade Boggs. (1987). $50”

Career Highlights: https://youtu.be/j3EHr90pkew Barry Lamar Bonds (born in Riverside, CA on July 24, 1964) is an American former professional baseball left fielder who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). Bonds was a member of the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1986 to 1992 and the San Francisco Giants from 1993 to 2007. He is consideredContinue reading “Barry Bonds (1987 RC) $187”

Highlights: https://youtu.be/hn_aMHrAG_w Kenton Lloyd Boyer (Born in Liberty, MO on May 20, 1931 – September 7, 1982) is the only St. Louis Cardinal to have his number retired but has not been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Boyer began his career as a pitcher, with little success, but was moved to thirdContinue reading “Ken Boyer. (1968). $489”

Forever Royal: https://youtu.be/Zvi7cDtRenE George Howard Brett (born in Glen Dale, WV on May 15, 1953) is an American former professional baseball player who played 21 seasons, primarily as a third baseman, in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Royals. Brett’s 3,154 career hits are second most by any third baseman in major leagueContinue reading “George Brett. (1982). $450”